In a bid to reduce the financial pressure exerted on manufacturers in having to develop 2021 machinery while no income is being generated, and with no guarantee of racing even happening this year, the manufacturer association (MSMA) is to discuss various measures aimed at cost reduction on Wednesday.

Autosport understands chief among the cost-saving proposals to be discussed is a freeze on engine development to carry over into next year.

Last month, governing body the FIM confirmed that the engines for the non-concession teams have been homologated from the Thursday before the cancelled Qatar GP was due to take place - as per the regulations.

The MSMA's proposal would mean the currently homologated engines - which remain in Qatar - for Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Ducati used through 2020 and '21, with development only being allowed on '22 motors next year.

On top of this, a freeze on aerodynamic development across the same period is to be discussed.

Under current rules, non-concession manufacturers must submit one specification of aero fairing for use at the start of the season along with its engine specs.

They are then permitted to one change during the season.

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It is understood that Aprilia and KTM, which are considered concession manufacturers, will still be allowed to develop these elements.

Autosport understands five of the six manufacturers have already taken to the proposals, with further discussion to be held via teleconference on Wednesday.

The MSMA won't be able to pass any firmed up proposal: this will have to be ratified by the Grand Prix Commission, consisting of representatives from Dorna, the FIM, the International Race Teams' Association (IRTA) and the MSMA.